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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1185 on: January 17, 2014, 08:04:09 AM »
Its a shame claw. I'm getting to a point where I just skim over your posts because they are like I'm reading another language. You have made some excellent points in the past but this constant negative attitude you have towards our players and recruiting is bs. We finished 5th. Our young players have and are improving. I don't care how you dress it up but we are a better side than we have been in decades. Could we be better - sure but credit where credit is due, we are doing well.

When I start to see a more balanced perspective from you claw I'll take more credence to your opinion. Until then I'll keep skimming until I grow tired of even this and stop reading your posts all together.  :(
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Re: Ben Griffiths primed for form upgrade (RFC)
« Reply #1186 on: January 17, 2014, 09:35:18 AM »
VIDEO: Benny Griffiths interview ...

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/video/2014-01-16/griffiths-caring-for-canines

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Griffiths primed for form upgrade

richmondfc.com.au 
January 16, 2014 8:51 PM


"I’ve done a lot of work with ‘Choc’ this pre-season, with extra contested sessions after training,” Griffiths said.

"My goal is to play every game (in 2014), and not just to play games and get through, but have a real impact for the team.

"I feel like this pre-season I’ve put myself in a pretty good position to do that.”

Read more and the full article here: http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-01-16/griffiths-primed-for-form-upgrade-

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1187 on: January 17, 2014, 09:40:06 AM »
Altohugh I reckon it's admirable that he says his goal is to play ever game this year

I reckon his focus should be:

1/ getting fit, staying fit and more importantly simply staying on the paddock

2/ CONSISTENCY of effort & performance at whatever level he plays

which will mean the number of games he plays will take care of itself

Think if he was to play 6-12 AFL games this year it would be a massive improvement on not only 2013 but all previous years
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1188 on: January 17, 2014, 10:10:30 AM »
injured?

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1189 on: January 17, 2014, 10:13:49 AM »
"Oh yes I am a dreamer, I still see us flying high!"

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1190 on: January 17, 2014, 10:33:24 AM »
I think to play every game his focus would have to be your 1st and 2nd point to achieve his goal. In that interview he mentions that he is the fittest he has ever been so focus on point 1 seems to be under control.

He also mentioned that he's training as a Forward/Ruck.

The only time I have ever talked to him was when he was playing defense in the seniors. At the time what he said made it quite clear that he wanted to play forward.

Seems he's got his wish so hopefully he'll grab his chance with both hands. He'll need to be good because there's a lot more competition for positions than there was 2 or 3 years ago. Standards are higher.

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1191 on: January 17, 2014, 10:37:01 AM »
Ben's best position is FF. He should be played there.  He was compared to Plugger as a junior.  Imagine if we had recruited plugger and tried making him a backman!
FFS leave him forward and see what he can do! If he flops then delist him. I think if given some reasonable delivery he could cause a lot of headaches for opposition backmen.
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1192 on: January 17, 2014, 10:48:44 AM »
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1193 on: January 17, 2014, 11:00:49 AM »
Can someone please clarify if hes injured?
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1194 on: January 17, 2014, 11:32:11 AM »
i can't get a straight answer around here these days dooks

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1195 on: January 17, 2014, 11:58:07 AM »
But I did answer and it was a straight answer

He isn't injured at the moment  ;D
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1196 on: January 17, 2014, 12:11:13 PM »
But I did answer and it was a straight answer

He isn't injured at the moment  ;D

Hmmmmmm.....well ill take that with a grain of salt
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1197 on: January 17, 2014, 12:11:21 PM »
We're trying to turn him into a ruck now ?  :banghead
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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1198 on: January 17, 2014, 01:46:48 PM »
Can only play at Full Forward. Can Jack Riewoldt play at CHF? Where will the Hampstar play? And what about SuperMac the Bean where will SuperMac play?

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Re: Ben Griffiths [merged]
« Reply #1199 on: January 17, 2014, 02:01:40 PM »
Can we turn him into a footballer who gets the pill?